4 Signs of Asphalt Shingle Roof Deterioration

A roof of asphalt shingles will last about 20 years. If your roof sustains excessive direct sunlight, or you live in an area with temperature extremes, your roof can deteriorate faster. You can get by with repairs when you have an area with localized damage or you are dealing with your first leak. As your roof continues to break down, you will start to experience more frequent leaks. Asphalt shingles start to crack and you might find a loose one that has fallen to the ground. Shingles will also start to curl up, and once they do they are no longer able to protect your home from the elements.

1. Cracked and Loose Shingles

Once your shingles are starting to crack and loosen up, it's important to see if the issue is only in one area. Sometimes one part of your roof will get damaged, and this can be repaired. Once the cracking and loose shingles spread throughout your roof, you will need a new residential roofing installation to keep your home safe. If you wait too long, you might have too many loose shingles to be able to place another layer over the existing one. 

2. Curling Shingles 

Curling shingles are not a good sign. Once shingles curl away from the surface of your roof, your roof is no longer watertight. This generally occurs because of age, and you will probably see the issue throughout your roof. If you can see shingles pulling away from your roof from the ground, it is likely time to have a new roof installed on your home.

3. Localized Damage

Your roof can get damaged from a storm or falling debris. If this occurs, a roofing repair will take care of the issue. When the damage is localized, you aren't going to have to replace your entire roof. If you can see fallen branches on your roof, have your roofer come and inspect your roof for damage.

4. Leaks

Leaks in your roof mean that there is an issue either with your roof or with your gutter system. If the structural integrity of your roof is good, you might have gutters that are clogged and bringing water into your home from the eaves. Get your roof inspected when you have numerous leaks and have your gutters cleaned as well.

Residential roofing repair can keep your home protected until it is time for a new roof installation. Contact services like Ultimate Choice Roofing when you have leaks or when you notice that your shingles are starting to curl and fall away from your home.


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